Straight from employers' career sites

Health and safety jobs in New Zealand.

122 open roles, 31 posted this week, most paying $125k to $163k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Health and safety6 days ago

    Health, Safety & Environment Advisor

    Sime Darby Motor Group (NZ) Ltd · 5001+ employees

    An exclusive Ferrari dealership in New Zealand offering premium sports cars and high-performance vehicles.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Supporting HSE systems · Strengthening risk management · Promoting safety culture

    Relevant HSE qualification or equivalent practical experience; working knowledge of New Zealand HSE legislation; experience in HSE advisory role; strong communication, risk assessment and problem-solving skills; right to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • Health and safety8 days ago

    QHSET Advisor

    Steel & Tube Holdings Ltd

    Auckland
    Full time

    Maintaining QHSET systems · Conducting site audits · Delivering safety training

    5+ yrsAt least five years in Quality, Health, Safety, Environmental and/or Training roles; relevant Quality, Health & Safety qualification; practical experience with occupational health and safety management systems; experience with ISO 9001, ISO 45001 or ISO 14001; knowledge of NZ Health & Safety legislation and WorkSafe New Zealand requirements

  • Health and safety10 days ago

    Director of Safety & Quality

    Texel Air · 51-200 employees

    A cargo airline operating in the Middle East, New Zealand, and Australia, focused on safety and reliability.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Managing safety systems · Leading investigations · Overseeing compliance

    5+ yrsLead auditing qualification, SMS/Quality Management qualifications, 5+ years aviation safety management experience, knowledge of NZ Civil Aviation Regulations, ability to meet CAA NZ fit and proper requirements, strong leadership and communication skills.

  • Health and safety9 days ago

    Senior Technical Advisor | Kaitohu Mātanga Matua

    Department of Conservation · 1001-5000 employees

    A government department protecting and restoring nature across New Zealand.

    Wellington
    $93.7k-$118.5k a yearHybridFull timeSenior

    Providing strategic advice · Developing BioInvest system · Integrating threat-led work

    Graduate or post-graduate qualification in biological science or related field; strong strategic and systems thinking; excellent communication; experience in strategic/technical advice; proven facilitation; relationship management; understanding of conservation prioritisation in NZ; valid NZ work visa.

  • Health and safety9 days ago

    Safety Administrator

    Acciona · 5001+ employees

    A global company leading in regenerative infrastructure development with a focus on sustainability.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Coordinating training · Managing documents · Supporting safety team

    Strong organizational and time management skills; attention to detail; experience with document control, data entry, and administrative processes; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of health and safety systems; must have New Zealand work rights.

  • Health and safety10 days ago

    EHS Specialist

    Sims Metal · 1001-5000 employees

    A global leader in metal recycling and circular solutions for technology, advancing circularity and decarbonisation.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Implementing EHS policies · Conducting incident investigations · Delivering EHS training

    Certificate IV in Environment, Health & Safety or higher; experience in high-risk industrial environment; incident investigation experience; knowledge of HSE management systems; current driver's licence; willingness to travel within New Zealand; experience with ACC claims and return-to-work.

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Health and safety9 days ago

    HSW Critical Risk Management Lead - Delivery

    Fonterra · 5001+ employees

    A dairy manufacturing company operating in New Zealand.

    New Zealand
    HybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading framework development · Providing technical expertise · Facilitating stakeholder engagement

    Relevant tertiary qualification in Health & Safety, Risk Management or related field; proven experience in critical risk management and programme development; strong technical expertise in critical risk controls and assurance methodologies.

  • Health and safety11 days ago

    Critical Safety Risk Lead

    New Zealand Post · 1001-5000 employees

    A national postal and logistics operator managing a large and diverse fleet.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Leading risk assessments · Facilitating workshops · Monitoring controls

    5+ yrs5+ years health and safety, critical risk or assurance experience in high-risk operational environments; experience facilitating risk assessments and workshops; knowledge of Bowtie methodology; relevant qualification in Health & Safety, Risk Management, NEBOSH or related; strong communication and stakeholder management.

  • Health and safety11 days ago
    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full time

    Collecting environmental data · Maintaining monitoring equipment · Coaching junior technicians

    3+ yrsBachelor’s degree or tertiary qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience; at least 3 years’ environmental monitoring experience including field and data activities; full Class 1 driver’s licence; sufficient swimming ability

  • Health and safety11 days ago

    Operational Safety & Security Manager

    Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees

    A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Conducting inspections and investigations · Developing safety procedures · Reviewing risk assessments

    5+ yrsAt least five years’ relevant experience; formal health and safety qualification or equivalent professional experience; operational risk management knowledge; experience developing procedures and conducting assurance activities; current full New Zealand driver licence

  • Health and safety11 days ago

    Safety Management System (SMS) Delivery Lead

    Air New Zealand · 5001+ employees

    An airline that connects people across Aotearoa and the world, with technical operations keeping aircraft safe and reliable.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Leading SMS initiatives · Embedding proactive safety practices · Coordinating work programmes

  • Health and safety11 days ago

    Health & Safety Compliance Advisor

    Pan Pac Forest Products Ltd

    Milton, Otago
    Full timeSenior

    Building safety culture · Championing wellbeing initiatives · Identifying workplace risks

  • Health and safety12 days ago

    Area Manager (Rotorua)

    WorkSafe New Zealand · 201-1000 employees

    The primary workplace health and safety regulator in New Zealand, dedicated to preventing workplace harm and promoting a culture of safety.

    Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
    $152.8k-$168.9k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading operational delivery · Coaching and developing staff · Building stakeholder relationships

    Experience leading teams in an operational environment; knowledge of health and safety or regulatory environment; strong stakeholder relationship skills; ability to coach and develop staff.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Health and safety13 days ago

    Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Systems & Insights Lead

    Hynds Group · 201-1000 employees

    A family-owned supplier of water and water-based waste management products for civil and rural infrastructure.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading HSEQ systems · Coordinating audits · Developing reporting

    5+ yrs5+ years HSEQ systems, governance, reporting or assurance experience; strong understanding of ISO 9001, 14001, 45001; HSEQ software administration; internal audit experience; advanced analytical skills; tertiary qualification in HSEQ, Risk, Business or related.

  • Health and safety13 days ago

    Health Safety and Security Systems Assurance Manager

    Department of Conservation · 1001-5000 employees

    A government department protecting and restoring nature across New Zealand.

    Hamilton, Waikato+1 more
    $125.6k-$162.5k a yearHybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading assurance programmes · Overseeing security requirements · Managing business continuity

    Significant experience leading health and safety, assurance, risk or governance functions; knowledge of management systems and PSR; proven people leadership; full NZ driver's licence; valid NZ work visa; ability to travel.

  • Health and safety13 days ago

    Team Lead Health Safety and Security

    Department of Conservation · 1001-5000 employees

    A government department protecting and restoring nature across New Zealand.

    Auckland+2 more
    $110.0k-$145k a yearOnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading team · Managing risks · Building capability

    Significant senior health and safety practitioner experience, relevant qualification, HSWA 2015 knowledge, leadership of dispersed teams, critical risk management, full NZ driver's licence, valid NZ work visa, ability to travel.

  • Health and safety12 days ago
    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Leading consenting activities · Providing RMA advice · Managing stakeholder relationships

    5+ yrsRelevant tertiary qualification in environmental or resource management, planning, environmental science or a related field; significant resource consenting, planning or RMA-related experience; knowledge of resource management legislation and regional and district planning; experience coordinating complex consenting or environmental projects and managing technical inputs and external consultants.

    Retirement savings
  • Health and safety12 days ago
    Nelson
    Full timeManages people

    Leading environmental programmes · Managing contracts and budgets · Overseeing environmental monitoring

    Relevant tertiary qualification in environmental science, ecology, natural resource management or a related discipline; proven people leadership; environmental technical knowledge; experience designing and managing environmental work programmes; full current New Zealand driving licence

    Generous leave
  • Health and safety12 days ago
    Wellington
    $130k-$150k a yearFull timeManages people

    Leading monitoring programmes · Managing team resources · Planning service priorities

    People leadership experience; significant environmental monitoring or related experience; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience; understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori or willingness to develop it; right to work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • Health and safety12 days ago

    General Manager (Tribe Lead) Safety Assurance

    Air New Zealand · 5001+ employees

    An airline that connects people across Aotearoa and the world, with technical operations keeping aircraft safe and reliable.

    Auckland
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Leading safety systems · Conducting safety assurance · Advising executive leaders

    Significant leadership experience in aviation safety; experience in aviation safety management, safety investigation or comparable operational safety leadership; expertise in aviation safety management systems, operational safety risk management and safety assurance; meet CAANZ Senior Person competence requirements

  • Health and safety12 days ago

    Senior Advisor Health Safety and Security

    Department of Conservation (DOC)

    Wellington
    Full time

    Providing health and safety advice · Leading assurance and verification · Supporting incident investigations

    Level 4 Occupational Health and Safety qualification or equivalent; significant health and safety practitioner experience; full NZ driver’s licence; valid NZ work visa covering employment

  • Health and safety12 days ago
    Wellington
    Full time

    Supporting systems administration · Coordinating assurance activities · Analysing safety data

    Experience in health and safety administration, coordination, systems support or a similar role; proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Excel and Power BI; full NZ driver’s licence; valid NZ work visa covering employment

  • Health and safety12 days ago

    EHS Coordinator

    Kraft Heinz · 5001+ employees

    A global food and beverage company with iconic brands, focused on innovation and quality.

    Hastings, Hawke's Bay
    Full time

    Maintaining HSE records · Leading risk assessments · Managing contractor safety

    Relevant HSE qualification or equivalent site-based experience; experience with HSE documentation and reporting, risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, contractor safety and environmental compliance; full NZ working rights

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Health and safety12 days ago

    Business Partner Occupational Health

    Department of Conservation (DOC)

    Wellington
    Full time

    Leading occupational health programmes · Advising on health risks · Supporting injury management

    Significant experience in occupational health, workplace health advisory, rehabilitation or a related field; current APC as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or recognised Health Practitioner; full NZ drivers licence; valid NZ work visa covering employment

  • Health and safety12 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Leading health and safety systems · Overseeing assurance programmes · Leading team development

    Significant experience leading health and safety, assurance, risk or governance functions in a complex organisation; knowledge of health and safety systems, assurance, critical risks, PSR and business continuity; experience leading reporting and people; full NZ driver licence; valid NZ work visa

  • Health and safety13 days ago

    Senior Advisor Health Safety and Security

    Department of Conservation · 1001-5000 employees

    A government department protecting and restoring nature across New Zealand.

    Dunedin, Otago+3 more
    $93.7k-$126.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeSenior

    Providing health and safety advice · Managing critical risks · Leading investigations

    Level 4 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent), significant H&S practitioner experience, knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act, experience leading investigations, full NZ driver's licence, ability to travel, valid NZ work visa.

  • Health and safety13 days ago

    Senior Health Safety and Security Systems Assurance Advisor

    Department of Conservation · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Rotorua, Bay of Plenty+2 more
    $93.7k-$126.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeSenior

    Developing systems · Delivering assurance · Analyzing data

    Experience in health, safety and security systems, assurance, investigations, reporting or performance improvement; strong risk management knowledge; advanced analytical skills; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent; full NZ driver's licence; ability to travel; valid NZ work visa.

  • Health and safety13 days ago

    Senior Health Safety and Security Systems Assurance Advisor

    Department of Conservation · 1001-5000 employees

    A government department protecting and restoring nature across New Zealand.

    Rotorua, Bay of Plenty+2 more
    $93.7k-$126.5k a yearHybridFull timeSenior

    Developing systems · Delivering assurance · Analyzing data

    Experience in health, safety and security systems, assurance, investigations, reporting or performance improvement; strong risk management knowledge; advanced analytical skills; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent; full NZ driver's licence; valid NZ work visa.

  • Health and safety13 days ago

    Health Safety and Security Systems Assurance Manager

    Department of Conservation · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Hamilton, Waikato+1 more
    $125.6k-$162.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading assurance programmes · Overseeing security systems · Managing business continuity

    Significant experience leading health and safety, assurance, risk or governance functions; strong knowledge of H&S management systems and assurance frameworks; proven people leadership; full NZ driver's licence; ability to travel; valid NZ work visa.

  • Health and safety13 days ago

    Health Safety and Security Systems Assurance Advisor

    Department of Conservation · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Rotorua, Bay of Plenty+2 more
    $80.7k-$110k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Administering systems · Coordinating assurance · Analyzing data

    Experience in health and safety administration or systems support; strong analytical skills; proficiency in Microsoft 365, Excel, and Power BI; full NZ driver's licence; ability to travel; valid NZ work visa required.

About health and safety jobs in New Zealand

There are 122 roles open for health and safety jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 31 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 113 full time, 4 part time and 7 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $125k to $163k a year.

Most are in Auckland (36), Wellington (21) and Waikato (12).

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How many health and safety jobs in New Zealand are there right now?

There are 122 roles open for health and safety jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 31 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

How much do health and safety jobs in New Zealand pay?

Where the ad shows a salary, most health and safety jobs in New Zealand pay $125k to $163k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.

Where are most health and safety jobs in New Zealand?

Right now, most are in Auckland (36), Wellington (21) and Waikato (12). Open a region to see its health and safety jobs.

How do I write a CV for health and safety jobs in New Zealand?

Keep it to two pages, leave off your photo and date of birth, and use the job ad's own words for your skills. Our New Zealand CV format guide covers every convention, with a free template.

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